Nicki Minaj‘s long-awaited fifth studio album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ charged to digital shelves on Friday (December 8) and within 24 hours was predicted to deliver her biggest first-week sales since 2014’s ‘The Pinkprint.’

Days later, industry analyst revised the projected sum upward to assert the LP would enter the Billboard 200 at #1 with the highest opening numbers of any female Rap album this decade – nearly twice that of the previous recordholder, Doja Cat‘s ‘Planet HER.’

The win may have been trumpeted by Minaj’s dedicated fans worldwide (affectionately called #Barbz), but their GRAMMY-nominated leader dropped jaws when she took to Twitter on Thursday evening (December 14) to tell them to stop streaming the project.

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 The MOBO Awards are back!

Now in its 26th year, the ceremony has served as the top honor for music of black origin in the UK.

This year’s edition of the world-renowned show brings the ceremony to Sheffield for the very first time.

Set to take place on February 7, 2024 at the Utilita Arena, the incoming MOBOs promise to be an unmissable affair.

Ahead of the reveal of the hosts and names that’ll be blazing the stage, check out the full list of nominations – which includes Nicki Minaj, Central Cee, Wizkid, FLO, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Sault, and more – below…

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As if the January 12, 2024 arrival of the ‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ movie isn’t enough to get Renee Rapp fans excited, the singer-actress took to social media Wednesday morning (December 13) to lift the lid on news the first single from the flick’s official soundtrack will feature none other than GRAMMY-winning rapstress Megan Thee Stallion.

Details inside.

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‘Cobra’ hitmaker Megan Thee Stallion is biting back at the critics who are weighing in on her personal life.

Just as her ex, Pardison Fontaine, continues to grab headlines for hitting ‘The Breakfast Club’ and Angela Yee‘s ‘Lip Service’ podcast to discuss the GRAMMY-winning rapstress (and his tell-all diss track ‘Thee Person‘), she’s doing the same – adding in her beef with Tory Lanez to the slew of topics she addressed in a recent Instagram live session.

Did you miss any of the action? Catch up inside.

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GRAMMY-nominated R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, and Jaheim are joining forces to rock stages across North America on the newly announced ‘Love Hard Tour.’

Details inside.

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Chrismas has come early for Beyonce fans.

As reported, today marks the 10th anniversary of the superstar’s surprise self-titled visual album.

With fans and critics alike reflecting on the impact of the monumental release, Queen Bey herself acknowledged its importance to her career as the day kicked off.

Now, she’s gone the extra mile to gift her BeyHive a wide streaming release for the elusive fan-favorite ‘Grown Woman.

Full story below…

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The term “game-changing” is often used hyperbolically. Yet, when it comes to Beyonce’s 2013 self-titled visual album, few terms if any better define this blockbuster project and the impact it continues to have on the industry at large.

Arriving like a thief in the night sans any warning or announcement, the LP’s unleashing served as an epic crescendo to a year that had taken The BeyHive on a roller coaster only rivaled by the present discourse around the ‘Renaissance’ visuals.

Join us after the jump where, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of ‘Beyonce,’ we reflect on the lead-up to the release of the cultural cornerstone and countdown our top 5 videos a decade on.

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For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books.

As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape.

Look below to see how Miley Cyrus shaped the year.

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Demi Lovato has seen some updates to her certifications in the United States courtesy of the RIAA.

More details below…

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“Changed the game with that digital drop!” – Beyonce

Time flies because today marks 10 years (yes, 10 years) since Beyonce unleashed ‘Beyonce’ – her self-titled visual album – and changed the music industry forever.

Arriving as a surprise release sans any forewarning, the project landed in tandem with music videos for every single song – including classics such as ‘Drunk in Love’ and ‘Flawless.’

A mega-seller and a cultural milestone, today sees many in the singer’s loyal Hive reflecting on the impact of the multi-platinum game-changing LP.

Now, Queen Bey has joined in the celebration.

See what we mean below…

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The Recording Academy rocked ratings and mics when it took to CBS on Sunday (December 10) to present the ‘GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop.’

A two-hour tribute to the indelible impact the genre has made on music and culture overall, the special – filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on November 8 before making its television premiere – shined courtesy of an array of live performances from Rap newcomers and legends alike.

Featuring show-stopping appearances from Bun B, Chance the Rapper, Common, Jermaine Dupri,  LL COOL J, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, 2 Chainz, T.I., Gunna, Too $hort, Latto, E-40, Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla, Juvenile, Three 6 Mafia, Jeezy, MC Lyte, Warren G, YG, and many more, hop inside to see the live TV event of the season in full if you missed the action when it first aired live.

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Beyonce‘s surprise-released new single, ‘My House,’ has taken up residence in the Billboard Hot 100.

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